A Bounty of Zucchini: Top 10 Fresh-Picked Recipes
Posted by Jen T on August 23, 2022
This time of year, there are plenty of jokes about the abundance of zucchini. My personal favorite: if you don’t lock your car at church, it will be full of zucchini when you come back. Indeed, there’s an old gardener’s saying that you can never plant quite the right amount. Plant one, and it will read more »
Bayou Bourbon™ Glaze: 8 Ways
Posted by Jen T on July 28, 2022
Savory. Sweet. Succulent. Swirling with brown sugar, bourbon and hints of apple cider vinegar, onion and molasses, Bayou Bourbon™ Glaze is one of my favorite secret weapons for quick weeknight meals. It’s absolutely great for grilling in the summertime. And it’s surprisingly versatile, too! Wondering how you can make the most of it? From burgers read more »
You Go, Grill! Great Grilling Ideas
Posted by Keri M on July 7, 2022
Have you fired up the grill this summer? If so, you’ve got plenty of company. According to CNN, an estimated 79.1 million Americans have grilled out in the last year, and 75% of us own a grill or smoker. Hamburgers are king of the grill, but every year millions of hot dogs, brats, steaks, seafood read more »
7 Stunning Sides for Your Next Cookout
Posted by Keri M on June 23, 2022
It’s cook-out season! There’s just something special about al fresco dining … spreading a gingham tablecloth on the picnic table, firing up the grill, and the happy procession of family and friends carrying trays of dishes, utensils, condiments and picnic-perfect foods to the outdoor dining space. While the sizzling steak, mouth-watering burger or juicy hot read more »
11 Fresh and Fun Summertime Skewers
Posted by Jen T on June 14, 2022
Kabobs. Kebabs. Skewers. Whatever you call them, there’s just something fun about food on a stick. From street fairs to summertime BBQs in the backyard, these delicious finger foods can be stacked up all kinds of different ways, too. It’s so easy to mix, match and make your own favorite combinations! Plus, kabobs can be read more »
Father’s Day Gifts for the Grill Guy
Posted by Keri M on June 9, 2022
Dads and grilling go together like burgers and buns. Even guys who wouldn’t be caught dead in the kitchen just love to show off their mastery of the ancient art of cooking over coals. With Father’s Day just around the corner (June 19) and a full summer’s worth of steaks, hot dogs, burgers and chops read more »
Your Blueprint to Building Better Burgers
Posted by Keri M on May 26, 2022
Happy National Hamburger Day! We Americans love our burgers. According to a 2019 survey, we consume 50 BILLION burgers annually – about 156 burgers per U.S. citizen per year. That’s a lot of beef and buns! As popular as they are, burgers can be, well, a little boring. Sure, there are the standard array of read more »
Nashville Hot Seasoning: 7 Ways
Posted by Rebecca R on March 24, 2022
Anyone else store their seasonings in a drawer in their kitchen? When I moved last year, I decided instead of putting my seasonings in the cupboard, I’d have them in a drawer so I can see them all and know what I have to work with. The first row is my most-used seasonings – ones read more »
Sauce Up Your Tailgating Party
Posted by Keri M on October 4, 2021
An American philosopher named Homer Simpsononce declared, “The game is nothing.” He understood that the REAL action and competition happens in the parking lot outside the stadium − the tailgating party. A uniquely North American phenomenon, the practice of indulging in food, drink and socializing before an athletic competition has been traced as far back read more »
Blogger Picks: 5 Best Burgers for Summer
Posted by Jen T on June 8, 2021
Food blogging has its ups and downs. Do I destroy my kitchen on a regular basis? Yes. Yes, I do. (So. Many. Dishes.) But I also get to taste, test and tweak all kinds of delicious recipes every week – proving that you’re never too old to play with your food. Of course, it’s always read more »